Cost of a jewelry appraisal?

[Anonymous]

I need an insurance appraisal for a pair of large pearl and gold earrings. How much should it cost, and any recommendations of appraisers in the DC area?

[Anonymous]

Do you know who the jeweler was?

I took a watch to a dealer of that particular brand over in Tyson's Corner that does appraisals and I want to say the cost was fairly nominal, maybe under $150? I needed it for insurance purposes. For what it's worth, the jeweler was Liljenquist & Beckstead, I was happy with them, they were also able to replace the band for me which had a lifetime warranty. I've been meaning to get back over there as I need a new appraisal for my engagement ring as we switched insurances and the previous one is 9 years old.

[Anonymous]

1-300.

Limons in Bethesda.

[Anonymous]

I took mine to Zales and it was $60

[Anonymous]

If you want a very detailed, careful appraisal with information re the jewelry, you could go to Martin Fuller in Tysons. It will be a bit more expensive than the jewelry stores, but I thought it was worthwhile.

Re appraisals -- some appraisers may give you an inflated valuation thinking it's a vanity thing, but you want an accurate appraisal # so you don't overpay on insurance.

http://martinfullerappraisals.com/